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Vibrant home with breathtaking views & convenient location

Find your coastal retreat in this stylish beach home near iconic attractions like the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

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Property grounds
TV, DVD player, stereo
2 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6135 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Ocean view

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Vibrant home with breathtaking views & convenient location

Boardwalk Dream

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Look out over the popular and vibrant Beach Boardwalk when you stay at this contemporary and stylish, two-bedroom Santa Cruz vacation rental! With ocean views of both the boardwalk and the wharf, free WiFi, and even a Blu-ray player, this Boardwalk Dream promises all the comforts of home in an unbeatable location!

In the very desirable Beach Hill neighborhood, you'll be right in the heart of this iconic California coastal town. Just three blocks from the well-known Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and the sand itself, you'll have easy access to restaurants, museums, galleries, and more just steps away. Attractions like the Roaring Camp Steam Engine, Pasatiempo Golf Course, and Natural Bridges State Park are also just a short drive from this gorgeous Santa Cruz retreat.

Spacious and bright with tall ceilings, this Santa Cruz condo will allow your whole group to spread out with a large, open floor plan. The well-designed kitchen is fully-stocked with all the major appliances that you would expect, including a dishwasher. Counter top gadgets include a coffee grinder, blender, toaster, and a microwave. Everything from lazy weekend brunches to multi-course dinners will be no problem here!

The dining room table will seat up to six, and in the adjacent living room you can curl up on the couch for some DVDs on the Blu-ray player or cable on the wall-mounted, flatscreen TV.

This home offers a private washer and dryer for guest use.

During your stay, be sure to walk the five minutes to the nearby San Lorenzo River path, right to the vibrant downtown area for unique shops, cafes, bars, and galleries. Main Beach is only two blocks away, a popular family beach for many in the San Francisco Bay area. And the awesome Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, one of the oldest amusement parks in California, offers an historic wood roller coaster, other rides, games, and even free live music in the summer - an easy walk right from your front door!

Visit Municipal Wharf and listen to the calls of the sea lions, rent surf boards and hit Cowell's Beach in search of the perfect wave, or rent some bikes and explore some of the nearby paved trails. Other attractions include the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, a day trip to San Francisco, just under an hour and a half north or the world-famous Monterey Bay Aquarium, only 43 miles south.

Perfect for two couples traveling together with kids or a family getaway, this Central California Coast vacation rental will have everyone enjoying a sunny and adventure-filled Santa Cruz getaway!

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 3.

Security camera details: This home is equipped with a surveillance camera to provide security for the home. This security feature is located inside the garage area.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of California

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1455 sq ft (135 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number STR18-0026

Property is also known as

1703

About the neighborhood

Map
Santa Cruz, Ca

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 6 min walk
  • Pacific Avenue - 6 min walk
  • Ocean Street - 8 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 8 min walk
  • Cowell's Beach - 11 min walk

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Marini's at the Beach - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hot Dog on A Stick - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Vibrant home with breathtaking views & convenient location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Vibrant home with breathtaking views & convenient location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vibrant home with breathtaking views & convenient location?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Vibrant home with breathtaking views & convenient location located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Boardwalk Bowl and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

Vibrant home with breathtaking views & convenient location Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 130 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 130 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 130 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 130 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 130 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Patti J.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicole L.

Liked: Cleanliness
No AC
This house was ok. Not spectacular not awful but it suited a need for a stay. There is no AC in this house and if you are lucky like me you get to have an open window that your toddler can fall out of while listening to the neighbors sound like they are drowning a cat while singing karaoke to each other. However it’s not the leasing company’s fault the neighbors are gone deaf. I would not bring a toddler or younger here or anyone with disabilities even just old age. I put that on myself as I should have found somewhere that was safer for my toddler and elderly mom. Having the garage is nice. I was glad I could park my car and just walk in, only issue was the security camera is inside the garage which leaves no privacy inside the house and you have to walk past wide open windows to the outside that anyone can look into so the safety of an attached garage is out the window. There are two more uncovered windows so make sure you aren’t walking up or down the stairs after a shower in the random full bathroom on the top floor with no bedrooms. All in all it was a good stay. I just wouldn’t stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Janet E.

Liked: Cleanliness
No A/C - No screens on windows
This unit does not state they did not have A/C and no screens in windows in bedrooms so no way to get air into bedroom’s unless you wanted bugs to fly in. Only 1 small and 1 box fan for circulation. They also have 3 flights of stairs and I feel that should be noted in the unit as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Expedia priced this property at such an affordable price!! I will keep booking my vacations through Expedia. The property was very very clean. A very easy 2 to 3 block walk down to the beach. It had great accommodations making this whole experience good. Check in and out we’re beyond easy. I can’t wait to book again with everyone! Thank you for helping to give us an affordable and good vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house!
The place was absolutely adorable! It had a great view of the boardwalk and is walking distance to the beach. The showers there have amazing pressure! We loved that there were beach towels available and toys to play in the sand and make sand castles! Thank you for letting us rent your home for our first time in Cali! The only complaints and things to worry about are: The stairs are horrendous if you have bad knees (which we expected, but just as a warning to others) and the master bed isn’t comfortable at all. Way too soft! For some reason the smart tv upstairs won’t let you in Netflix but the one in the master bedroom will, so bring some games to play in the evening!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location!
It was a lovely stay. Everything was easy and straightforward. The location is 2 blocks from the boardwalk so that is wonderful! The house is well apportioned as well. Very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johanna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and view!
Enjoyed the stay, nice quiet neighborhood 5 minutes from the wharf. Many stairs but there is a dumbwaiter. Needs a little polishing but otherwise a gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

John H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Boardwalk Nightmare
Way out of date interior needs better cleaning. The place needs a coat of paint. Soap and shampoo is powder in biodegradable containers… it’s horrible. No A/C. Three stories… get ready to climb stairs. Noisy neighbor dog barking at night…. Ya, I recommend it🚫
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Amy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Some ups and down. Good location
We had good and bad experiences with this rental. Starting off with the positives, the location of the house is great. It was a short walk to boardwalk and pier. Garage is a plus, with extra parking if you need it. You can see and hear the amusement park from the living room, but it shuts down around 9pm so it’s not too loud. They do provide some beach toys and chairs, no beach towels. Check in isn’t until 4pm (why so late?) and when we arrived close to 4:10, the cleaning company was still in the unit. After driving 3 hours, I just wanted to get settled. The front door code that was emailed to me did not work, so we had to call their support line and have them reset it. If anything happens, do NOT text them. They didn’t answer my text for 10 hours. Just call. The floors were dirty, to the point all our feet were black within 5 minutes of being in the house. Once we got through the rough check-in process, experience wasn’t so bad. House stayed cool during the day and neighborhood was quiet, minus a few fireworks at night. The beds were uncomfortable though. Old, saggy, squeaking box spring mattresses. At 5 months pregnant, it was a rough week for sleeping. This is a 3 story unit, but the stairs weren’t horrible, just a little steep. If you have little ones, I’d suggest bringing 2 baby gates to keep them off the stairs. Also, if there’s more than 2 of you wanting any hot coffee/tea, there’s only 2 mugs in the house. Overall, not a bad stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kate M.

Great Location
This is a great place to stay. The location is lovely- set back from boardwalk chaos but close enough to ride your bikes or walk places. Some things to note: the second floor has both bedrooms, and they are to share the bathroom. The second bathroom is on the third floor, where the kitchen, dining room, and living room areas are. The main bedroom has limited lighting as there are no overhead lights. The garage door didn't work, so we had to open it manually. When you do book this place, make sure you go through your vacasa email and get details on your trip so that you can confirm your identity and get all of the check-in instructions. SERIOUSLY IMPORTANT: BRING YOUR OWN LINENS! All the linens, pillowcases, and bedding had stains on them.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Max P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not worth the money
Sheets and linens still had body hairs on them, the house had a musty/moldy smell to it. Spare pillow in the closet had dried bodily fluids (blood?).. Vacasa was extremely difficult to work with and it took a LOT more effort than it should have to remedy the situation. Ultimately we checked out two days early and went to a hotel. Home needs some serious love before new renters check in.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

LeaAnn B., Bakersfield, California

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location
My husband, adult son and I were in town to attend a funeral. This property suited our needs. It was fairly clean. It’s a 3 story unit. The staircase is a bit narrow and difficult to carry luggage up. It has a small package lift installed, however we couldn’t get it to work. There is ample parking, including a single car garage for our use. The only complaint we have is that there wasn’t any body wash or bar soap in the showers. They supplied quarter size samples of a “trial” product. A fine powder. It was not nearly enough for an adult shower or bath. We’ve never stayed at a property that didn’t provide shower products. When we checked in, the front door was open and ajar. Nothing seemed to be missing, but we didn’t have an inventory sheet to check.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

Liked: Cleanliness
good spot in santa cruz
close to beach, and downtown santa cruz
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and comfortable
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shana L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family spot
This unit, was in a perfect spot for our family's needs. It was close to the Kaiser Arena (5 minute walk) and about 2 blocks from the Boardwalk. The house was clean and set up when we got there. The space is not huge, but it was fine for our 4 night stay. If you have mobility issues, the 3 stories might be difficult to navigate, although there is a dumbwaiter to help you get heavy items and groceries to the kitchen on the 3rd floor. The driveway on the side of the house was awesome, since we didn't have to pay for parking during our trip:) The only issue we had was that the digital lock was a little finicky, so I had to call Vacasa to get the code for the key lock. The TV remote was not working in the bedroom and the lamp on the left of the main bedroom was not working. These were small things that I wanted to let the management company know about. We really enjoyed our trip and would happily book this home again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brittney H.

Decent
Decent place to stay near all the action. Tubs clog up and master mattress needs to be replaced. Otherwise a good pick
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Steps
Great location for walking around into town, Boardwalk, and pier, down the walkways along the ocean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Kari H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
2 star hotel equivalent
Deceiving picture, worse than expected. Dirty floors, dirty walls, worn bedding held together with safety pins and the queen mattresses is horribly uncomfortable and is very loud/squeaky with any movement. Despite all the previous reviews describing the above issues and the reply comments from the management company that they would look into it, nothing has changed. The vacation rental is still dirty and completely worn out/outdated. Also of note, the stairs are very steep, so if there are any issues with mobility or young children, look elsewhere. Lastly, given it’s proximity to the Boardwalk, if the weather is nice and the Boardwalk is open, expect grid locked traffic in every direction. Took us 30+ minutes to drive less than a mile back to this vacation rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Tiahna J.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Good location, but definitely has some problems.
I don't normally leave bad reviews, but I feel like it was enough to comment on, so I'm going to here. My teenage son and I stayed here and overall, it was okay. The location was good, an easy walk to the Boardwalk and beach. My problem is that I don't think it was cleaned properly before my stay. For example, the bathroom that's attached to the master. I showered in there and by the time I was done with my 15 minute shower, the bathtub was full of water, to my calves. As far as I'm concerned, if the shower had actually been cleaned prior to my stay, the person cleaning it would have noticed that the water wasn't draining at all. On top of that, there's no shower liner, so you're showering with a soap-scummy curtain that is clearly never cleaned and no doubt has other people's shower scum on it. The bedspread in the master has interesting looking spots on it (blood?), I didn't bother even sleeping on the bed. I sat upright on the couch and slept both nights. In the other bathroom (on the top floor), there was a nasty dried up contact lens stuck to the toilet lid. Neither myself nor my son wear lenses of any kind, and again if things had been properly cleaned prior to our arrival, I don't think that would have been there. I took pics, but there's nowhere for me to post them. The cleanliness thing bothers me a lot, especially when everyone is spouting off about how their "Covid cleaning standards" are all super good. They're clearly not. The kitchen sink / disposal had a pretty unpleasant smell. But in contrast, the fridge was clean and the place was overall in order. So it was a weird experience. The dressers are pretty bad, I'm not sure I would bother keeping one that has to be held together with duct tape, and that is exactly what's happening here. Also, the extra blankets and pillows that are offered in the closets could use an update. This place is convenient, for sure. Entry and parking and all that was fine. I just can't get past the drainage and cleanliness problems. I'd like to say we would stay here again because of how close to everything it is, but truthfully, I'll look for another place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Really enjoyed our stay. Great location to the boardwalk. We used their eco pods for their amenities for their pilot program. They’re actually pretty awesome and smelled great. Definitely would recommend to other to stay here and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Liz C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun times
The house was great for 2 adults and 2 teenage girls. Having the two full bathrooms was definitely a plus. The location was perfect, walking distance to the pier and boardwalk. Our only complaints are, the tv in the bedroom was missing and when we tried to use the DVD player the remote had no batteries. Other then that, we had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

David M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Good location but a bit run down and not clean
Location is good. You can walk to the beach and boardwalk. Street is quiet. The property is not in good repair in general, but that seems to be how Santa Cruz is. One complaint is the floors are so dirty that they turn socks black. The kitchen is also missing some basics, like more than 4 sets of silverware.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

4/10 Poor

Rita G.

Not comfortable even for 2 couples.
The location was good. The 3rd floor with the kitchen was OK, the 2nd floor has 2 bedrooms, but it’s not sleeping place for 6. Only one bedroom has a quin bed, the 2nd one has 1 bed with two twin beds on a 2 different levels. It may be good for the kids, but not for adults. The beds were uncomfortable. This house was filthy and the shower curtain moldy in both bathrooms. I am not sure that comforter on the bed was washed ?? The floors were loud and squeaky and the shower on the 3rd floor very noisy. No one could walk around or use upstairs bathroom if someone was sleeping.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Paulette M.

Great location but needs some major TLC
First of all, the location here is perfect. I understand when staying at a place like this, you’re mainly looking for convenience to amenities & the beach, and that’s exactly what this house offers. However... we found this house to be incredibly dirty, unkept & incredibly outdated. After walking barefoot for maybe 10 minutes when we FIRST arrived, all of our feet were completely black. To me that indicates that there isn’t a thorough cleaning between each guest. The shower curtains are moldy, the queen bed is so uncomfortable neither my husband or I could sleep & my 5 year old kept complaining about itchy sheets in the twin bed. I feel like this place just needs some major TLC, updating & investment into better quality beds. And most importantly... a more thorough cleaning in between each guest stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020